In 2005 he released his first official mixtape, Prince of the City: Welcome to Pistolvania, and later in 2006 he released his first full length street album entitled Show and Prove. Since then he has released a further six mixtapes and a collaboration mixtape titled How Fly with friend Curren$y. He released his debut album, Deal or No Deal, in November of 2009, it reached #1 on the iTunes hip hop chart, and then reached the top ten on iTunes' overall album chart the week it was released. Previously signed to Warner Bros. Records, he left the label in July 2009 after numerous delays in releasing his planned debut album for the label, First Flight. Khalifa stated to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that, "I learned a lot during my time there and matured as an artist during the process. I'm happy to be moving on with all of my material and having the chance to be in control of my next moves".He is also the founder of the rap crew Taylor Gang, which includes friends Kev Tha Hustler, Ekko, Smallz Money and Gene Stovall. They derived the name from the fact they always used to wear Chuck Taylor shoes.
Khalifa was born on September 8, 1987 in Minot, North Dakota to a mother and a father serving in the military. The family moved to Pittsburgh when Khalifa was the age of two. His parents' military service caused the family to move on a regular basis.
Over the next thirteen years, he would move between Pittsburgh and South Carolina, Georgia, Oklahoma, Germany, Japan, and England as his parents were reassigned to different posts. In October of 1990 Wiz was separated from his mother,who left him in the hands of her sister while she served in Operation Desert Storm.
During his travels, Wiz was forced to mature quicker than his peers. He was constantly faced with new surroundings, new schools, and new sets of friends, and he found it difficult to become attached to anyone outside his family roots. This nomadic life gave Wiz an opportunity, though, to broaden his mind and offered him many experiences from which to draw inspiration. He began to perceive the world differently than most kids, and he would write his thoughts down every day.These thoughts would become the foundation for his future recordings.
By the age of 14, with a few songs under his belt, Wiz was already drawing comparisons with his commanding voice and witty wordplay. While he has been influenced by artists such as Jay-Z, Camron, and the Notorious B.I.G., Wiz was determined to create his own identity that would, one day, be loved and revered by fans.
Ready to take the next step, Wiz began his search for a recording studio to record new songs. He found one, ID LABS, where owner Eric Dan immediately recognized Wiz's talents. Along with Chad Glick of ID Management, they began to network Wiz to another Pittsburgh native, Benjy Grinberg of Rostrum Records. Benjy realized the raw talent that Wiz possessed, and immediately brought him into the Rostrum family in 2002.
Soon after, Wiz Khalifa began his ascent into the music scene in the Pittsburgh area. He has been hailed by the award winning Pittsburgh Post-Gazette pop music critic, Ed Masley, as having “the skills, the looks, the confidence, the drive, and the charisma for the job.” The New Pittsburgh Courier says, “The combination of a young, charismatic M.C. with a slew of stop-and-rewind rhymes together with a local independent label with major industry connections has set the stage for a hip-hop artist representing Pittsburgh to reach superstar status for the first time ever.
In 2010, with the success of Kush and Orange Juice still present, Wiz Khalifa signed with Atlantic Records. Wiz's style along with his production team, Johnny Juliano, Sledgren, and E. Dan make this a winning combination for success.
He is also well known for his debut single for Atlantic, "Black and Yellow", which peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. His debut album for the label, Rolling Papers, was released on March 29, 2011. He followed that album with O.N.I.F.C. (abbreviated for mainstream markets from "Only Nigga In First Class") on December 4, 2012 which was backed by the singles "Work Hard, Play Hard" and "Remember You". O.N.I.F.C. debuted at number two with 131,000 in first week sales.
Pittsburgh City Council declared 12-12-12 (December 12, 2012) to be Wiz Khalifa Day in the city. Khalifa graduated from Pittsburgh's Taylor Allderdice High School and in January 2012, purchased a home in nearby Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.
In April 2013, Khalifa revealed that after having his son he decided to work on a new album that he was planning to release in 2013. On April 17, 2013, Wiz Khalifa and Curren$y announced that they will drop their collaboration EP Live in Concert on April 20, 2013. The EP featured seven new songs. On June 24, 2013, he announced that his fifth studio album would be titled Blacc Hollywood and would be released in 2013. On September 3, 2013, Khalifa revealed he had recorded songs with Miley Cyrus, Adele and Juicy J for Blacc Hollywood. In October 2013, Mannie Fresh confirmed that he provided production for the album. On February 11, 2014, Khalifa released Blacc Hollywood's first single titled "We Dem Boyz". The album was then supported by the singles "KK", "You and Your Friends", "Stayin Out All Night", "Promises" and "So High".
Khalifa released an EP with TY Dolla $ign on March 31, 2015, entitled "Talk About It In the Morning". That same month, Wiz released the lead single for the film "Furious 7" called "See You Again" as a tribute to Paul Walker. The single has since gone on to global success. "See You Again" spent 12 non-consecutive weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, tying for the longest-running rap number-one hit in the US.
On January 23, 2015, Khalifa was featured on a remix release of the Fall Out Boy song "Uma Thurman". On May 18, they performed the song together on the 2015 Billboard Music Awards show. In the summer of 2015, he began touring the United States with Fall Out Boy and Hoodie Allen in a tour titled "The Boys of Zummer Tour". The tour featured performances of "Uma Thurman" by Fall Out Boy and Khalifa. Later that year, on December 15, 2015, Wiz released the mixtape "Cabin Fever 3". During the Golden Globes on January 10, 2016, Wiz announced that his next album, titled Khalifa, would be released on the 22nd of that month. However, the album was released on February 5, 2016. On May 24, 2016, he released "Pull Up", a standalone single in promotion of his sixth album, Rolling Papers 2, which was released on July 13, 2018.
On April 20, 2020, Khalifa released, The Saga of Wiz Khalifa. The album included collaborations with Tyga, Logic, Mustard and Ty Dolla $ign. In May 2020, Khalifa featured on the song "Drums Drums Drums" with Travis Barker.
In 2021, Khalifa competed in season five of The Masked Singer as "Chameleon". He finished in third place.
MIA
Wiz Khalifa Lyrics
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Wake up to the cleanin'
Lady knockin' and shit
I close the door so I could bake up
'Cause yesterday we, partied the night away
Stumbled in close to fo'
Room full of expensive bags
But that's just how you live
When your wife's a model
Smoke a pound soon as we touch down
Do the same thing twice tomorrow
Not to mention what I spend
In the club, nigga
Don't even price the bottle
I promise my weed exotic, all
My tree is fire, when you see me I'm just
Floating on that chronic
Floating on that chronic
I'm just floating on that chronic
Floating on that chronic
Floating, floating on that chronic
Floating on that chronic
I'm just floating on that chronic
Floating on that chronic floating, floating
Down the street, pound a beat
I smoke a pound a week
Heard about it, don't believe
Come to my house and see I be high
I be somewhere where them ounces be
California kush, New York smokin' sour D
Detroit bubba kush, ATL it's OG
Ask my nigga Berner, err'body know me
Out in Amsterdam, Wizzle smokin' overseas
I'ma hit this bong for
Everyone who smoke trees
Smoke trees (Smoke trees)
Smoke trees (Smoke trees)
Smoke trees (Smoke trees)
Smoke trees (Smoke trees)
Smoke trees (Smoke trees)
Smoke trees (Smoke trees)
Smoke trees (Smoke trees)
Smoke trees (Smoke trees)
Floating on that chronic
Floating on that chronic
I'm just floating on that chronic
Floating on that chronic
Floating, floating on that chronic
Floating on that chronic
I'm just floating on that chronic
Floating on that chronic floating, floating
You said a lot
I'ma translate just for the people
That phone been ringing ha ha haha
They they wanna know who, who could
Get up with Taylor Gang, right?
I mean I ima, listen
I imagine these labels is really throwing
Some things at you right now
For your business mind
As well as your artistry
I don't know how to say it
We don't have shit
You know what I'm saying? When we
Start out we don't have shit
So we really make due with what we have
And in turn that turns into
Like million dollar corporations
But what labels don't have is that
That mind frame and that spark that makes
That million dollar
You know what I'm saying?
They know how to manifest that and
Make more millions off of that
But they don't have that spark
In the song "Mía" by Wiz Khalifa, he invites a woman to have a drink with him and enjoy their time together without any worries. He repeatedly asks her to have one more drink with him and not to overthink anything. Wiz Khalifa also talks about his success in the rap industry with a 20-year career, and how he has earned respect from OG's and his peers. He mentions his grind all week and how he hardly sleeps due to working hard. In the second verse, he talks about observing the woman's situation and how he thinks she needs a change of attitude for her own good.
The overall message of the song seems to be about enjoying the moment and not worrying about anything else. Wiz Khalifa invites the woman to have a good time and forget about their problems, even if just for one night. He encourages her to have another drink with him and let loose for a little while. Additionally, he talks about his own success and how he has since gained the respect of his peers in the music industry, showing the fruits of his labor.
Line by Line Meaning
Come have a drink with me, baby
Let's have fun and forget about our worries while we share some drinks.
Uno más, one more
Let's have another drink together, let's not stop now.
Just fill, don't think with me, lady
Stop overthinking and enjoy the moment with me, let me pour you another drink.
Singin' all night, all night 'til we go
We'll keep the party going all night long until we have to leave.
I'll be the shrink you need lately
I'll be the person you can talk to and confide in when you need someone to listen.
Yo, she don't want war, we all want more
She's not here to fight or argue, we all want more fun and drinks.
More hardcore drinks before I'm on tour
Let's have some stronger drinks before I have to go on tour.
Got the kush in the cones, you know I stuff Raw
I have the best weed rolled up, and you know I use high-quality rolling papers.
For an encore, big balling wherever I ball
As an encore, I'll keep partying and living luxuriously wherever I go.
I'ma keep bragging 'bout how I got here
I'll keep boasting about my success and achievements because I worked hard to get here.
20 year career it's always sincere
I've had a career for 20 years, and I've always been true to myself and my fans.
These dudes are just one hit wonders
Other artists are just temporary and only have one successful song.
You don't know who I am? Go ask your mothers
If you don't know who I am, ask your parents because I've been around for a while and have made a name for myself.
You got OG's, you ask your brothers
If you want to know who's a real OG, ask your siblings because they know what's up.
They will tell you what I did to these summers
They'll tell you how I made summers memorable and exciting with my music and parties.
And they gon' tell you that N.O.R.E. came to play to win
People will tell you that I always come ready to compete and win.
2018 feels like '98 again
This year feels like the past when I was at my prime and on top of my game.
Talk so cheap, my pockets so deep
People talk a lot, but I have a lot of money to back up what I say.
Grind all week, I hardly ever sleep
I work hard all week and barely have time to rest or sleep.
Shit ain't ever sweet, 'less it's the hotel
Life is not always easy, except when I'm living in luxury at a hotel.
Top notch freak, top me off please
I'm looking for the best hookup, please refill my drink.
Talking 'bout legendary, talk about me
If you want to talk about someone who's legendary, talk about me and my accomplishments.
Talk about P and N.O.R.E.
Don't forget to mention P and me, we're a dynamic duo.
I play the game just like I been here before
I'm experienced, and I know how to play the game and win like I've been here before.
Left the team now she ain't winning no more
Since I left my previous team, they haven't been as successful without me.
I peep what you're goin' through, baby
I see what you're struggling with, and I want to help you through it.
You don't know, but it is in your eyes
You may not realize it, but your struggles are visible in your eyes and body language.
I think you need a 180
I think you need a complete change, starting with letting loose and having fun with me.
The total opposite'll be nice
Doing the opposite of what you usually do could be a refreshing change for you.
Otro trago mas, y enciende
Let's have another drink and light up some weed.
Que viva mi gente
Long live my people (hispanics).
Baby conmigo pásala bien
Have a good time with me, baby.
Sabes que te voy a tratar a cien
You know that I'll treat you like royalty.
Hagamos travesuras
Let's do something mischievous and fun.
Sin perce, que locura
Let's party without any regrets or concerns.
No se ven
We are not here to be seen or show off, we're here to have a good time.
Soy el crema en el caldero y el sartén
I'm the best of the best when it comes to partying and living the high life.
Barbie yo soy ken
I'm like the male Barbie, and you're like the female Ken, let's live it up.
Fuego pa’ la hoja, te toco y te moja’
We'll smoke some good weed, and touch and tease each other while enjoying the high.
Llegamos y el lugar se desaloja
When we arrive at a party, everyone else leaves because we're the life of the party.
Te doy hasta que termine, escoja baby
I'll give you whatever you want until you're satisfied, just choose what you want, baby.
Si no es Ferragamo es Valentino
If it's not Ferragamo, then it's Valentino, I only wear the best brands.
Mami somos gangster pero finos
We may be gangsters, but we also have class and style.
La mesa con DJ y botellas
We'll have a table with a DJ and plenty of bottle service.
Y de camino tomate otro Red Bull si mañana
And on the way out, have another Red Bull, because who knows what tomorrow brings.
Nos morimos
We'll party like there's no tomorrow.
Da te otro trago (Uno mas)
Have another drink (one more).
Y vamos a viajar sin que lo notes (Uno mas)
We'll travel without you even realizing it (one more).
Y que tus labios
And your lips.
Quiero que pidas que yo te controle (Uno mas)
I want you to ask me to take control (one more).
Latino stand up
Latinos stand up (a call to action for hispanics to party and have fun).
J Álvarez
The artist J Álvarez is featured on this song.
El dueño del sistema mami
I'm the owner of the party scene, baby.
Elio Feliciano
Artist Elio Feliciano is featured on this song.
El mago de oz
I'm like the wizard of Oz, making magic happen wherever I go.
Young boss entertainment
This is the entertainment company that Wiz Khalifa is associated with.
On top of the world music
This is the record label that Wiz Khalifa is associated with.
Dimelo NORE
NORE is featured on this song and says this line to introduce himself.
We ready
We're ready to party and have a good time.
La fama que camina
The prestige that walks with us, we're famous and everyone knows it.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cameron Jibril Thomaz, Derek Dumont, Oscar Peterson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@romeodavis9957
This song still bumping 2023 🔥 🔥
@chitmanchatwal4750
This song is old bruh!!but dope af.Who else is agree with me
@user-rn4tt9gw2p
Bro useless to say about how old this is…the best music is old…lose the negativity…time is irrelevant when it comes to music
@matttress7218
How bout now? I'm 67
@RndmFeed
Which else are high as we bro 🤣😅😅😘
@user-rn4tt9gw2p
2023 bumping loud in my semi…used to wish that I be where I am now…timing is everything and make you’re move before you can’t 💯
@lukasfarias1297
So fucking dope You inspired me
@bofasofa9399
what? You used to wish that you could be a semi truck driver? lmao
@curtislovings2517
Just got my CDL permit. So i feel ya
@jersonvzor
motivation 💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥